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Rachna Ashar

@rachnaashar

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I build enterprise platforms, modernization systems, and agentic AI solutions at scale.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for principal, staff, backend, platform architecture, enterprise modernization, or AI-agent systems work where I can combine deep C#, Java, and .NET experience with hands-on LangChain, Claude, MCP, RAG, and vector database work. Remote-first is preferred.

I've shipped enterprise systems at Microsoft, QPass/AmDocs, and Nation Safe Drivers, spanning Bing Maps, Line-of-Business integration, secure mobile commerce, and cross-datacenter modernization.

At Microsoft Silicon Valley, I owned Bing Maps layering and content integration end to end, including component design, framework development, code review, and stakeholder presentations. The product was ultimately sold to Uber Technologies.

I also owned the tools and metadata model for the .NET Adapter Framework, shipping V1 tooling that enabled Visual Studio developers to extend SAP, Siebel, and Oracle metadata through plug-ins, wizards, and add-ins.

Most recently at Nation Safe Drivers, I architected a cross-datacenter migration for claims, ACH, and insurance policy data across 88 dealers while managing the developer team. I'm now applying my C#, Java, and .NET foundation to agentic AI systems using LangChain, LangGraph, Claude, MCP, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Principal Software Engineer

Nation Safe Drivers

Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)

Architected and ported legacy software between two data centers, covering claims, ACH, and insurance policy data while preserving data flow across 88 dealers. Managed the developer team and migrated the company to Outlook for compliance.

C#Java .NET Claims ACH Insurance Policy Team Leadership DevOps Compliance

Senior Software Development Engineer

Microsoft

Jan 2012 - Dec 2020 (8 years 11 months)

Shipped Bing Maps at Microsoft Silicon Valley, owning maps layering and content integration end to end. Product ultimately sold to Uber Technologies.

Content Integration Component Design Code Review

Software Development Engineer II

Microsoft

Jan 2006 - Nov 2011 (5 years 10 months)

Owned the tools and metadata model for the .NET Adapter Framework, enabling Visual Studio developers to extend Line of Business metadata for SAP, Siebel, and Oracle.

.NET Visual Studio Metadata SAP Oracle

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: ITA Scholar/Athlete of the Year (2001), National Student-Athlete Award (2000), National Tennis Champion - Junior & Sub-Junior, India.

Graduated summa cum laude. Published technical papers on Java Web Start and SQL Server DTS migration.